Danseur

Danseur

70 mins | Documentary | Nov. 2, 2018

Sexism is built into the fabric of classical ballet, an art form that has idolized women in toe shoes and tutus while relegating men to the role of partners. Director Scott Gormley explores the difficult subjects of bullying and homophobia that those men face while illustrating the vitality of ballet, through performance, creation, preservation and education.

Danseur

70 mins | Documentary | Nov. 2, 2018

Danseur
Sexism is built into the fabric of classical ballet, an art form that has idolized women in toe shoes and tutus while relegating men to the role of partners. Director Scott Gormley explores the difficult subjects of bullying and homophobia that those men face while illustrating the vitality of ballet, through performance, creation, preservation and education.
Producers NuArts Productions
Original title Danseur
Directors Scott Gormley
Writers

Cast

T. Maxwell Martin

as Dancer / Background

Derek Dunn

as Self

Harper Watters

as Self

James Whiteside

as Self